Llama

Author: Helen Cowie Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 224 Known for their haughty demeanour, woolly charm, and propensity to spit when threatened, llamas have a rich and varied history. Since their domestication high in the Andes they have been sacrificed, farmed, smuggled, and petted. They have functioned at different times as luxury commodities, literary muses, and national symbols, and have served as beasts of burden, circus performers, and even golf caddies. This book charts the history of llamas and their...Read more